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Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap, early projections say
Not all votes have been counted, but the current trend suggests 55% of participants voted against the proposal.
June 14, 2026Swiss pharma hub Basel frets over population cap threat - Reuters
Swiss pharma hub Basel frets over population cap threat Reuters
June 12, 2026Swiss to vote on right-wing push to slash licence fee for public broadcaster
The move is backed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, which says the current fee is unjustified because of the high cost of living.
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‘Customer harassment’ continues in Japan despite moves to end it
Switzerland rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million people, as warnings about economic damage if the radical measure was introduced outweighed concerns about immigration. In a nationa
One part of U.K. is enjoying a Brexit boost 10 years after vote
ZURICH – Switzerland goes to the polls on June 14 to vote on whether to cap its population at 10 million people in a referendum some have likened to a “Swiss Brexit,” alarming many businesses who fea
Opposition to Media Licence Fee Cut Grows Ahead of March 8 Vote, Poll Shows
A decisive 54% of the electorate now stands against the initiative to slash radio and television licence fees, marking a critical turning point in the campaign. With the March 8 vote looming, the late